Mar 27th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
There aren't too many new camera peripherals that do something truly new. Sure, quite a few of them complete a familiar task with more ease and less clutter, but the Black Widow by Spider Holster is an entirely new way to manage your primary or secondary camera. What's unique about this device is that it can be used by both professional photographers as well as vacationers who simply wish to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Spider Holster's Black Widow DSLR / camera belt holster review
Mar 27th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
There aren't too many new camera peripherals that do something truly new. Sure, quite a few of them complete a familiar task with more ease and less clutter, but the Black Widow by Spider Holster is an entirely new way to manage your primary or secondary camera. What's unique about this device is that it can be used by both professional photographers as well as vacationers who simply wish to ...Geotagging your travels: why you should, and how to do it
Jan 29th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Even casual travelers know the wonders of GPS. It's hard to imagine how we functioned on the road just a few years back without a satnav at our disposal, and now that our smartphones are also well equipped to guide us from point A to point Z (and everywhere in between), having a true sense of direction isn't quite as necessary as it once was. But GPS satellites are useful for quite a bit more ...Travel Photo Tips: Taking photos while skiing / snowmobiling, and keeping your camera dry
Jan 28th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
I recently embarked on a trip to Montana's northwestern corner, primarily concerned with a couple of things: enjoying a few days of skiing and snowmobiling, and keeping my shutter going all the while. Truth be told, it's harder than you might think. Managing to capture photos -- let alone ones that you'd be proud to show off -- in wintry conditions is certainly a challenge, but it's not ...Travel Photo Tips: What is aperture, and how does it affect my pictures?
Jan 14th, 2011 at 12:30PM:
You've schooled yourself on ISO, and you're starting to get a handle on shutter speed. Next stop? Aperture. This particular setting is exceedingly important when trying to wrap your head around the basics of manually controlling a camera, but it's also one of the more confusing. For starters, not every camera and lens can achieve the same f/stops (in case you couldn't guess, aperture levels are ...Travel Photo Tips: What is shutter speed, and how does it affect my pictures?
Jan 6th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Now that you've got a grip on ISO, it's time to talk about shutter speed as it relates to light. What is it, and how can it be tweaked to better the photographs that you'll take on the run? A great question, and we're glad you asked. Simply put, shutter speed refers to the length of time that the shutter stays open while snapping a photograph. In general, the longer a shutter remains open, the ...Kata 3N1-33 professional camera backpack review
Jan 5th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Selecting a camera bag can be a daunting process. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of options, and even bags that aren't specifically designed with cameras in mind can be altered and repurposed for use with your setup. Kata is a respected name in the bag industry, offering quite a few travel packs and a handful of dedicated camera packs. Where they stand out is their rigidity and ...Travel Photo Tips: What is ISO, and how does it affect my pictures?
Dec 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
ISO. Three little letters which stand for International Organization for Standardization (not exactly thrilling) and make a monumental difference in the outcome of images, particularly in low-light scenarios. It's one of the most prominently featured specifications of any modern digital camera, and it's one single aspect that can make a night-and-day difference in the outcome of your shots. ...Gadling's 2011 New Year's travel resolutions
Dec 29th, 2010 at 10:30AM: It's that time of year again. A time when we all make certain promises to ourselves, in an attempt to make our lives more organized, our bodies stronger or leaner. We vow to spend more time with loved ones, give back to others, or ditch that cubicle job. And some of us...well, we just want to keep on traveling, any way we can manage to finagle it.
In the spirit of New Year's, I asked my fellow ...New photography book on food and travel profiles meals around the world
Dec 27th, 2010 at 2:00PM: There are a few key things that unite mankind, one of which is the need to eat. Whether the act itself is one of indulgence or subsistence is largely a cultural and geographic, and not just economic, issue. It's this dichotomy that forms the theme for a fascinating new addition to the food and travel book genre.
What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets is the work of photographer Peter Menzel ...Blogger Dana Murph
Dec 26th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Introducing another new blogger at Gadling, Dana Murph...
Where was your photo taken?
Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii! I leave a piece of my heart there when I'm away.
Where do you live now?
North Carolina, born and raised.
Favorite city/country/place?
My favorite city (so far!) is Tokyo. It's a huge culture shock from what I'm accustomed to, but in a great way. The skyline is gorgeous, ...Travel Photography: Krome Photos service edits pictures for you
Dec 25th, 2010 at 12:30PM: A funny thing happens to my travel photos after a trip. After uploading select pictures to Flickr or Picasa, my photos often languish unedited (and unseen) on my laptop. I tell myself that when I finally carve out some free time, I'll go back and properly edit the rest of the pictures and create a photo book or scrapbook to remember my vacation.
Unfortunately, the photo folders keep multiplying ...Travel photographs: which reality would you rather see?
Oct 28th, 2010 at 2:00PM: I got a good chuckle out of a story on Business Insider yesterday, "Here's Why You Should Never Trust the Photos Hotels Post Online." The accompanying slide show offers shots of a dozen hotels side by side, so you can see what's marketing hype and what is severe reality. In a way, it's shocking, but cynics out there are likely to concede that they aren't surprised by the stark contrast in the ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Austin Mann @ the World Cup (part 1)
Aug 5th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 26 – Click above to watch video after the jump
For everyone out there that wanted to make the trek to South Africa's 2010 World Cup, but couldn't - we have a fun series of segments this week.
A few days before the games began, a good friend of mine, travel photographer Austin Mann told me that he was booking a last minute flight to South Africa to ...Shoot outstanding destination photos -- with your iPhone
Mar 23rd, 2010 at 3:00PM: I used to think that the quality of a travel photograph was mostly hardware dependent, that a fancy Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or Four Thirds camera was critical towards capturing beautiful travel photos. Shots taken with my older, Canon SD300, for example, always seemed to be grainy, poorly lit and generally embarrassing to share among my friends and family. By contrast, my recent Canon Rebel XTi ...Through the Gadling Lens: Tips for choosing which vacation shots to take
Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:00AM: As I type this, I'm about half-way through my trip to England. It's a whirlwind trip of visiting family, seeing long-lost friends, making new acquaintances and cramming in sight-seeing daytrips when I can -- not to mention fighting a rampant case of jetlag. But through it all (and as you may well imagine), I'm taking a lot of photographs ... which has got me thinking about how I choose the images ...Condé Nast Traveler Photo Contest
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Jul 1st, 2007 at 12:17PM: When Condé Nast Traveler's decided to celebrate its 20th birthday, the magazine decided to do so by giving away a $20,000 trip to anywhere in the world. Of course, nothing is free in life; in order to win the trip, readers had to submit their very best travel photograph and hope that it stood out among all others submitted.
The result was 29,068 entries.
The magazine has kindly posted ...Travel Photography Contest: Let's Go
Mar 24th, 2007 at 12:49PM: For all you photographers out there, the Let's Go travel guide company is running a photography contest. Here is what the editors are looking for:
"We're looking for primarily scenes that capture the essence of the books we are updating this summer: Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, France, Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain & Portugal, London, ...Inanimate Travel Companions
Jan 5th, 2007 at 10:50AM: I did a US roadtrip over the summer with my good friend Dom Panarello, and we brought two plastic animal figures along for the ride. As we traveled the country, we'd snap pictures of them in front of famous landmarks and beautiful landscapes. They've seen Mount Rushmore, Yosemite National Park, and The Alamo. Lambchop and Piglet even graced the historic stage of the Grand Ole Opry. I'll be honest; ...
